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Nerves Of....jelly...- Columbus, OH

UPDATED FROM candy822
2 months post

Not what I expected!

candy822October 26, 2013
$5,800
I am almost 3 months post-op and still have a hole from the Necrosis :( The pain endured from the Necrosis is by far worse than the actual surgery/healing process. The pain is constant and at times feels like I have a dagger going through my nipple. With all the success stories I was hopeful mine would be too, but this is simply not the case. My PS was amazing at first and now seems to not care. I still have an obvious hole that shows the fatty part of the breast, the pain I go through daily is unreal and seems like I am stuck in a nightmare Ill never wake up from. The idea of sex makes me cringe simply because I don't want my husband seeing the hole and being turned off. This was a huge step for me considering how self conscience I was before the surgery. Now I have huge scars and a hole :'(

candy822's provider

Walter Bernacki, MD

Walter Bernacki, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Raboobsel
October 26, 2013
Try not to give up! You already look so much better than before, and if the wound healed, the scars are fading and you're going to love them! Don't loose hope!
Fitgirlnow
October 26, 2013
What does the ps say? I have a very troubled left nipple too, although the scab has not fallen off. My ps is saying to just let it do its thing. I am trying to be patient and it is very hard. If your ps does not talk sense can you get a second opinion from someone else?
candy822
October 28, 2013
My PS is being crappy and saying there shouldn't be any pain, so I am going to find a different PS and get a second opinion. The fact that he AND his partner think this kind of thing is normal is a scary thought! Im definitely not satisfied with them :( My patience is gone and my stubborn, strong will is kicking in :)
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MommaSmallBoobs
October 27, 2013
Don't give up. I would contact your PS and tell him that this is not acceptable. You are in pain and he needs to help you. Hang in there, you poor thing. My heart goes out to you.
candy822
October 28, 2013
Thanks love! I am going to call him again tomorrow and see what he says. The antibiotic kick is old and with everything else going on I just really need relief. If I need to Ill be contacting the director of the office and/or anyone else I need to in order to get something done!
Fitgirlnow
October 29, 2013
They may need to be at least talking about a reconstruction or a skin graft. My ps talked about a skin graft today, but we are going to wait a few weeks longer and see if my wound heals first. I have a big open area under my right breast.
Crystal_risingtide
January 24, 2016
What was your final outcome with your experience? Did everything heal out ok?
UPDATED FROM candy822
1 month post

Making slow but steady progress!

candy822September 16, 2013
Its been 45 days since my operation. The necrotic tissue is gone and only a small hole remains. Its healing surprisingly fast, so it's still minor set back :)

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crittermom
September 16, 2013
Glad to see you are healing so well!
UPDATED FROM candy822
19 days post

19 days post op-Necrosis

candy822August 20, 2013
Last Thursday I had to make an unscheduled visit to the PS. It was confirmed that I have necrosis of my left areola. I hoped it was just a blood blister and would heal itself, but no such luck. Now I am on Bactrim and Silvadene cream to fight any infection. The dead tissue is slower coming off with each gauze change-which is very gruesome :( There isn't a foul smell. I go back in on the 21st to see what my reg. PS plans to do. Im surprisingly calm about this whole situation.

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dno09021955
August 20, 2013
So sorry about your set back. I to had a problem post op. I developed a blood clot and had to go back to the OR. Stay positive, things will improve with time. I am 4 months post op and feel great. No pain, minimal scaring. Hang in there!
nubbins
August 20, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about your complication. By the looks of the photo, it's relatively contained to a small spot. They may be able to debride the skin to promote better healing. Keep us all posted and happy healing
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Toobigtoolong
August 20, 2013
Best of luck on your healing. I love your positive attitude.
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crittermom
September 15, 2013
Candy, do you have any new pics. I have a couple of places too, and it helps to see how others are healing. :)
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